Why the Right Went Wrong: Conservatism from Goldwater to the Tea Party and Beyond

Why the Right Went Wrong offers a historical view of the right since the 1960s. Its core contention is that American conservatism and the Republican Party took a wrong turn when they adopted Barry Goldwater's worldview during and after the 1964 campaign. Since 1968, no conservative administration could live up to the rhetoric rooted in the Goldwater movement that began to reshape American politics 50 years ago.

The Gop Contenders Should Take a Hint from This Soft-hearted Tough Guy

"The Gop Contenders Should Take a Hint from This Soft-hearted Tough Guy" is from the November 10, 2015 Ideas and Controversy section of The Washington Post. It was written by E.J. Dionne Jr. and narrated by Sam Scholl.

The New Politics of Fear

French Socialist President François Hollande knew which way the winds were blowing. His announcement last week that he would not seek reelection was a response to record-breaking unpopularity. But it also reflects weaknesses haunting the left and center-left throughout the democratic world.

A U.S. Election of Global Consequence

Like it or not, the decision we make in this November’s election will be a choice on behalf of the entire world. How we vote will determine whether the forces of democracy, openness and religious tolerance remain strong, or whether our country throws in its lot with tribalism, prejudice and authoritarianism.

If You Thought the Old Donald Trump Campaign Was Wild and Crazy, Just Wait

"If You Thought the Old Donald Trump Campaign Was Wild and Crazy, Just Wait" is from the August 17, 2016 Opinion section of The Washington Post. It was written by E.J. Dionne Jr. and narrated by Sam Scholl.